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S.J.Res.51 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (Introduced 12/21/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/21/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.51 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (Introduced 12/21/2017) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 12/21/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.2 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (Introduced 01/03/2017) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.2 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (Introduced 01/03/2017) Cosponsors: (14)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.1 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/06/2015) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/06/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.1 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/06/2015) Cosponsors: (14)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/06/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.3 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate.Sponsor:Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (Introduced 01/23/2013) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/23/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.3 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate.Sponsor:Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (Introduced 01/23/2013) Cosponsors: (1)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/23/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.2 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/23/2013) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/23/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.2 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/23/2013) Cosponsors: (11)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/23/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.11 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate.Sponsor:Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] (Introduced 04/14/2011) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.11 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate.Sponsor:Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] (Introduced 04/14/2011) Cosponsors: (10)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 04/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.1 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/25/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.1 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (2)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/25/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.Res.184 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)A resolution recognizing the life and service of the Honorable Hubert H. Humphrey, distinguished former Senator from the State of Minnesota and former Vice President of the United States, upon the 100th anniversary of his birth.Sponsor:Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 05/12/2011) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/19/2011 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions)
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S.Res.184 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)A resolution recognizing the life and service of the Honorable Hubert H. Humphrey, distinguished former Senator from the State of Minnesota and former Vice President of the United States, upon the 100th anniversary of his birth.Sponsor:Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (Introduced 05/12/2011) Cosponsors: (2)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 05/19/2011 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.21 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate.Sponsor:Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] (Introduced 11/10/2009) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/10/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.21 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to 3 in the House of Representatives and 2 in the Senate.Sponsor:Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] (Introduced 11/10/2009) Cosponsors: (3)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 11/10/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.1 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/06/2009) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/06/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.1 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/06/2009) Cosponsors: (3)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/06/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.2 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/12/2007) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/12/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.2 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 01/12/2007) Cosponsors: (1)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/12/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.Res.708 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.Sponsor:Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 11/19/2008) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 11/19/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1126. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.Res.707 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.Sponsor:Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 11/19/2008) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/19/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1125. (All Actions)
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S.Res.707 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.Sponsor:Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 11/19/2008) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 11/19/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1125. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.6 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure continuity of congressional operations and the avoidance of martial law in the event of mass incapacitations or death in either House of Congress.Sponsor:Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/17/2005) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/17/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.6 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure continuity of congressional operations and the avoidance of martial law in the event of mass incapacitations or death in either House of Congress.Sponsor:Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/17/2005) Cosponsors: (1)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 02/17/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.3 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 02/10/2005) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/10/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.3 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 02/10/2005) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 02/10/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.23 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated.Sponsor:Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 11/05/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 07/22/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.23 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated.Sponsor:Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 11/05/2003) Cosponsors: (1)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:07/22/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.30 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives in the event a significant number of Members are unable to serve at any time because of death or incapacity.Sponsor:Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 12/20/2001) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/15/2002 Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.30 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives in the event a significant number of Members are unable to serve at any time because of death or incapacity.Sponsor:Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 12/20/2001) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 07/15/2002 Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.45 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] (Introduced 04/13/2000) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/13/2000 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.45 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] (Introduced 04/13/2000) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 04/13/2000 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.36 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] (Introduced 05/26/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/26/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.36 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the States to limit the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] (Introduced 05/26/1995) Cosponsors: (1)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 05/26/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.237 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set the compensation of services for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] (Introduced 11/26/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/23/1992 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.237 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set the compensation of services for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.Sponsor:Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] (Introduced 11/26/1991) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/23/1992 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.100 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office which Members of the Senate and House of Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] (Introduced 03/28/1985) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/15/1985 Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.100 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office which Members of the Senate and House of Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] (Introduced 03/28/1985) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 05/15/1985 Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.200 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish a twelve year limitation on total terms of office for Members of Congress.Sponsor:Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] (Introduced 11/16/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/27/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.200 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish a twelve year limitation on total terms of office for Members of Congress.Sponsor:Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] (Introduced 11/16/1983) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/27/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.162 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to Senators and Representatives and the number of terms either may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] (Introduced 09/15/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/27/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.162 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to Senators and Representatives and the number of terms either may serve.Sponsor:Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] (Introduced 09/15/1983) Cosponsors: (0)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 01/27/1984 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions)Tracker:

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S.J.Res.23 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office which Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 01/26/1983) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/03/1983 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions)
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S.J.Res.23 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office which Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives may serve.Sponsor:Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 01/26/1983) Cosponsors: (4)Committees:Senate - JudiciaryLatest Action:Senate - 05/03/1983 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. (All Actions)Tracker: